clunky
Americanadjective
adjective
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making a clunking noise
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informal ponderously ungraceful or unsophisticated
clunky boots
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awkward or unsophisticated
then you guffaw at clunky dialogue
Etymology
Origin of clunky
Example Sentences
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And certainly not a flimsy, clunky Luka Doncic-and-Antetokounmpo Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“Sisters in Yellow” is marred in places by clunky exposition and overextended scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, the Web3-crypto hype cycle that pushed clunky, glitchy headsets into every boardroom in America also brought NFTs to the fore—which has also been a complete bust.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
“Our early trials of ChatGPT’s update are still rather clunky and not ideal. Consumers aren’t yet seeing a materially different path to purchase.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
She cleans them clunky things off and clips them on my ears without even asking me.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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